Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-12
BOsTONIAN SWORDS.
Presentation of Gifts TO Lee Camp
by John A. Andrew Post.

Yesterday the delegation Of John A.
Andrew Post, No. 10, Grand Army OF
the Republic, of Boston, bearing gifts
FOR Il. L. Lee Camp, Confederate Vet
eIans, and Phil. Kearny Post, Grand
Army OF the Republic, arrived in the
city on the fast nail. The party con-
sisted of Commander William b. DAILY,
Comrades Melville c. Grant, NJ. f.
Chandler, DR.. Joseph Sawyer and wife,
Henry Ellie, Charles Dow, Peter b.
Tourtel, and f. L. W. Wilson. They
were met by committee of Lee Camp,
Major r. A. Brander chairman, and
escorted to Murphy's Hotel, where they
were comfortably provided for.
Last night called meeting of Lee
Camp was held. All members were in
full uniform, and the northern visitors
were present-Commander DAILY oc-
cupying chair by the side of Com
msnder Phillips.
PRAYER.
Shortly after 8 o'clock the body was
called to order. and after prayer had
been offered by the chaplain Captain
c. A. Bohannon presented to Com
mander DAILY a handsomely-framed
testimonial which had been prepared
expressive Of gratitude for the bounti-
ful hospitality extended Lee Camp on
the occasion Of its visit to Boston in
June last.
CAPTAIN BOHANNOS.
Captain Bohannon made n neat
speech in presenting the memorial. In
the past-before the civil war-it had
been customary for feuds and qlarrels
to be handed down from father 10 son,
but when the civil war closed both sides
engaged in generous rivalry to build up
the institutions Of the country, and
now We are proud to be American citi-
ZCns.
COMMANDER DAILY.
In accepting the memorial Com
mandor Daily said: 81 thank you,
comrades, heartily for your reception
and kindness. The testimonial will
find place on the wall OF our hall,
where everybody who enters can see it,
and We shall hold it as priceless gilt.
Now, comrades, you know what !
am here for" and he glanced
significantly at the swords lying
on the table beside him. But am
placed in q peculiar position. / call
you comrades, and yet | come among
you with sword in hand; but We are
brothers and the swords are sheathed /;
and should the occasion ever come q
pray God it may never for it to spring
from its scabbard in defence OF the
common good Of the country | trust
John \. Andrew Post and Lee Camp
may be shoulder TO shoulder y
Commander DAILY then presented to
Commander Phillips for Lee Camp ten
beautiful swords and belts for the Off
GERS Of Lee Camp.
Commander Philips accepted the
swords in wcll-chosen words OF thanks.
HISTORIC GAyEL.
Comrade Chandler, of Boston, next
rose and presented to Lee Camp q
gaytl which is made Of historic wood
1he handle was taken from the oil
olm-trce in Cambridge under which
General Washington assumed com
mand OF the Continental forces. Half
Of the mallet is Of wood from the war
steamer kcarsarge and the other half OF
the old Hancock house in Boston. \
band Of gold appropriately inscribed
encirclos the gayel.
After this speeches were made by
Or. Sawyer and others. Mrs. Sawyer
was present at the meeting.
A banquet will be given the visitors
tonight.
An American flag will be presented
by J. 4. Andrew Post to Phil. kcarny
Post tomorrow night